Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
